MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE MECHANICAL LITHOTRIPTOR V

Model Number BML-V442QR-30

Device Problems Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/11/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the customer opened the mechanical lithotriptop v and tried to put the guidewire through.When the guidewire wouldn't pass, it was examined and a tear in the guidewire tip was found.The issue occurred during preparation for use for a therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.The procedure was completed after opening a new package.There were no reports of patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation and the evaluation found the guidewire tip was torn and there was foreign material attached.The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.E1/establishment name: (b)(6) hospital.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation an attempt was made to insert the device into the endoscope while using the guide wire and a force exceeding the resisting force was applied to the guide wire tip.This caused the guide wire tip to tear.The occurrence of the reported problem can be prevented by adhering to the instructions for use (ifu) which states the following: ¿when using the guide wire, insert the instrument with its distal tip in parallel with the guide wire while holding the distal tip.Be careful not to forcibly insert the instrument with a sharp angle between the distal tip and the guide wire.This may damage the distal tip.¿ olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE MECHANICAL LITHOTRIPTOR V
• Type of Device: SINGLE USE MECHANICAL LITHOTRIPTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18592575
• MDR Text Key: 334722532
• Report Number: 9614641-2024-00196
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170218422
• UDI-Public: 04953170218422
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: CLASS2-EXMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: BML-V442QR-30
• Device Lot Number: 3YK
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/17/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/27/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/24/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1